Bio-based material workshop

Learn how to create bio-plastics and bio-composites using exclusively abundant natural resources.

We start by teaching basic recipes, going through the roles of different ingredients. Further you will learn how to use this knowledge for experimentation beyond the recipes.
We do not only teach how to make your own material samples using abundant natural resources, we also dive into the alternative material journeys these materials represent. For example in the case of algae-based bioplastics: what is the material journey from algae in the sea, to a bioplastic in your home? How does it compare to the journey of a fossil fuel-based plastic?
In addition we provide guidance in waste-to-resource material creation. For example using coffee grounds, sawdust, fruit peels, eggshells, seafood leftover, etc to develop bio-composites. We aim to address and convert the notion of waste into that of a resource.

Specifications

Introductory workshop

Length: 3 hours / half day / whole day
Ingredient costs for up to 15 participants: 1500 NOK
Group size: flexible, recommended to not exceed 12-15 per facilitator.
We provide all necessary equipment for the duration of the workshop.

Course

Length: 2 days / 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Ingredient costs for up to 15 participants: 1500 NOK - 3500 NOK, dependant on length
Group size: flexible, recommended to not exceed 12-15 per facilitator.
For shorter courses we can provide all necessary equipment, for longer courses we can facilitate the purchase of basic equipment to be used also beyond the course.

Custom

We gladly develop custom workshops and courses. We can offer different durations or adapt the material workshop to be part of a pre-existing design course or project, including project mentorship.
Other possibilities include a joined biomimicry and material workshop; a biodesign lecture with a material workshop; a circular economy workshop with a material workshop, etc.
We also provide online courses.

Recent activities

May 2020: 2-day online bio-material design course, Konstfack, Stockholm
November 2019: 1-week Bio Fab Lab, IA Research Festival, Konstfack, Stockholm
October 2019: 2-day bio-material workshop, Konstfack, Stockholm
October 2019: 4-hour bioplastic workshop, Biodesign from A to B, Vitenparken, Ås